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Program Specialist IV

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

23 employees hold this title in Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Median total compensation for the role is $56,004, below the department median of $63,203.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $56,004
Agency median: $63,203
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$51,158$76,512+

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How total compensation varies among the 23 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Texas

Program Specialist IV is held in 53 Texas departments. In Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the median of $56,004 ranks #52 of 53.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company

$86,307 · 3

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$80,987 · 1

General Land Office

$78,012 · 20

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

$77,175 · 3

Department of Savings and Mortgage

$76,800 · 1

Texas Facilities Commission

$76,200 · 13

Employees Retirement System

$76,120 · 6

Office of the Governor

$75,658 · 5

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$75,485 · 22

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$75,000 · 1

Texas Military Department

$74,802 · 5

Texas Department of Transportation

$74,508 · 3

Median total compensation for the Program Specialist IV role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Program Specialist beyond Texas

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $67,227 ranks #6 of 10. See Program Specialist across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$169,861 · 136

District of Columbia

$98,412 · 186

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$91,126 · 38

City of Chicago

$80,124 · 20

New York Public Authorities

$77,950 · 16

Utah

$62,109 · 236

Missouri

$50,327 · 621

Georgia

$43,680 · 88

Median total compensation for comparable Program Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Accounting Technician II 16
Administrative Assistant II 28
Administrative Assistant IV 8
Attorney IV 11
Case Manager II 7
Case Manager III 28
Case Manager IV 73
Case Manager V 22
Clerk II 19
Clerk III 23
Compliance Analyst II 11
Compliance Analyst III 8
Cook II 52
Cook III 10
Director II 17
Director V 7
Dorm Supervisor I 11
Dorm Supervisor II 61
Education Specialist IV 11
Food Service Manager I 8
Health Assistant 7
Health Specialist V 35
Health Specialist VI 17
Health Specialist VII 24
Human Resources Specialist III 10
Human Resources Specialist IV 14
Investigator I 11
Investigator VI 11
IT Support Specialist III 9
Juvenile Correctional Officer II 342
Juvenile Correctional Officer III 497
Juvenile Correctional Officer IV 161
Juvenile Correctional Officer Supervisor 136
Juvenile Correctional Officer V 56
Lieutenant, Tjjd 10
Maintenance Specialist III 19
Maintenance Specialist V 20
Manager I 12
Manager II 9
Manager III 11
Manager IV 22
Manager V 23
Manager VI 8
Parole Officer IV 17
Principal Teachers, & Coaches 154
Program Specialist II 10
Program Specialist III 16
Program Specialist V 7
Program Specialist VI 28
Program Specialist VII 9
Program Supervisor V 9
Security Officer II 52
Security Officer III 12
Sergeant, Tjjd 28
Substance Abuse Counselor III 12
Teacher Aide III 10
Volunteer Services Coordinator IV 7
Youth Facility Assistant Superintendent 8
Youth Facility Superintendent 7

Record list

Employees with this title

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Nicholas Perales

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$77,700

Base pay: $77,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,700
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,475
State Employee Number: 39520

At Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Nicholas Perales serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,700.

Stormie Railsback

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$75,000

Base pay: $75,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Oct 18, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,250
State Employee Number: 1423423

At Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Stormie Railsback serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,000.

Elizabeth Donaldson

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$74,290

Base pay: $74,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,290
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Dec 5, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,191
State Employee Number: 172430

Elizabeth Donaldson works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elizabeth earned $74,290 in 2026.

Irene Holmes

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2025 total comp

$59,907

Base pay: $59,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,907
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Oct 16, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,992
State Employee Number: 841651

At Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Irene Holmes serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,907.

Bridget Onofa-Ubrei

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$58,770

Base pay: $58,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,770
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,897
State Employee Number: 1225430

Bridget Onofa-Ubrei holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,770.

Destany Carter

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$58,021

Base pay: $58,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,021
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2011
Monthly Pay: $4,835
State Employee Number: 9072

Destany Carter holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,021.

Brittney Blair

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$57,488

Base pay: $57,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,488
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Aug 16, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,791
State Employee Number: 743389

Brittney Blair is a Program Specialist IV at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,488.

Crystela Garza

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2025 total comp

$56,884

Base pay: $56,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,884
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $4,740
State Employee Number: 337787

Crystela Garza is a Program Specialist IV at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,884.

Kristen Felan

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2025 total comp

$56,884

Base pay: $56,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,884
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Dec 6, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,740
State Employee Number: 1437780

Kristen Felan holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,884.

Chris Lopez

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$56,623

Base pay: $56,623
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,623
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,719
State Employee Number: 165635

Chris Lopez holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,623.

Jason Custer

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$56,427

Base pay: $56,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,427
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,702
State Employee Number: 1703543

Jason Custer works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jason earned $56,427 in 2026.

Tonya Burgess

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2025 total comp

$56,004

Base pay: $56,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,004
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,667
State Employee Number: 1723582

Tonya Burgess works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tonya earned $56,004 in 2025.

Jeffrey Pyeatt

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$56,004

Base pay: $56,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,004
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,667
State Employee Number: 419654

Jeffrey Pyeatt holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,004.

Richard Mann

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$55,254

Base pay: $55,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,254
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2011
Monthly Pay: $4,604
State Employee Number: 199456

Richard Mann works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Richard earned $55,254 in 2026.

Michael Pinkney

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$55,254

Base pay: $55,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,254
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Mar 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,604
State Employee Number: 861793

Michael Pinkney is a Program Specialist IV at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,254.

Michelle Yelton

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$55,200

Base pay: $55,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,600
State Employee Number: 1759204

Michelle Yelton is a Program Specialist IV at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,200.

Mary Garrity

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$55,200

Base pay: $55,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 11, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,600
State Employee Number: 179253

At Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Mary Garrity serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,200.

Jennifer Stubsten

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$55,140

Base pay: $55,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,140
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Sep 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,595
State Employee Number: 1669654

At Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Jennifer Stubsten serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,140.

De'Edra Franklin

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$54,500

Base pay: $54,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,542
State Employee Number: 935803

De'Edra Franklin is a Program Specialist IV at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,500.

Stephen Claybrook

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$54,049

Base pay: $54,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,049
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,504
State Employee Number: 352072

Stephen Claybrook holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,049.

Joel Spearman

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$54,000

Base pay: $54,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,500
State Employee Number: 874759

Joel Spearman holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,000.

Diana Tovar

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2026 total comp

$53,924

Base pay: $53,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,924
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 5, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,494
State Employee Number: 1083996

Diana Tovar works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Diana earned $53,924 in 2026.

Tina Handrick

Program Specialist IV/Texas Juvenile Justice Department

2025 total comp

$51,158

Base pay: $51,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,158
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $4,263
State Employee Number: 104101

Tina Handrick works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tina earned $51,158 in 2025.